9/18/03
5:00pm-8:00pm
Northumberland County Office
217 Center Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
An
Introduction to Augmentative &
Alternative Communication (AAC)
Presenters:
Rosa McAllister and Mark Reeves (Networks) with Kathy Dunkelberger,
Lee Flad, Barbara Gimino, Ann Reeves, & Kim Riegel
(Northumberland County's Communication Mentors)
As
more and more people in Northumberland County use various systems
of communication, our roles as supporters, assistants, and communication
partners becomes increasingly important. This three-hour interactive
workshop is open to all interested in expanding their general
knowledge of AAC including those who already support people using
AAC as well as those interested in learning how others might find
and use systems for fuller expression.
Specifically,
we will offer an introduction to:
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What
communication really is,
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How
everyone communicates regardless of their "diagnosis",
"label", or current "level of functioning",
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The
types of communication systems people may choose to use to either
complement or replace their current means of communication,
and
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How
we can ALL better support people who communicate differently!
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9/18/03
6:00pm-8:00pm
Delaware
County Location TBA
PERSON
TO PERSON
Coming
Together Celebration!
Presenter: Jeannie Steele (Networks)
Facilitator: Steve Dorsey (Speaking for Ourselves)
The
beginning of this year is upon us. Please join us to get to know
each other a little better and welcome new and old faces back! Come
celebrate with us and find out what exciting topics are lined up
this year!
Although
everyone is welcome, we ask that staff attending make sure to
give a ride to someone they support rather than come alone.
Register for this Event
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9/23/03
12:00pm-3:00pm
217 N. Center Street
Northumberland, PA 17801
AAC Social Group
Coordinated
by: Mark Reeves
with assistance from Networks' staff and Northumberland County Mentors.
An
informal get-together by and for people in Northumberland County
who use AAC.
Register
for this Event
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10/16/03
6:00pm-8:00pm
Delaware County Location: TBA
PERSON TO PERSON
Job Searching and Finding
Employment
Presenter: Michael McAllister, Ph.D.
Facilitator: Steve Dorsey
Are
you looking for work, but not really sure you're getting any where
with your job search? Landing the job that's right for you takes
more than just time and effort - it takes strategy! What is the
best way to look for a job? How do you know what to look for? How
do you find out who is hiring? How can you best present yourself
and your skills to a potential employer? Tonight, we will be discussing
job search considerstions and strategies to get you on the road
to employment.
Although
everyone is welcome, we ask that staff attending make sure to
give a ride to someone they support rather than come alone.
Register
for this Event
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9/21/03
1:00pm-4:00pm
October 19, 2003
1:00pm-4:00pm
November
9, 2003
1:00pm-4:00pm
THE LONESOME DOVES
Monthly Meeting
The
Lonesome Doves is a self-advocacy group of people who all use Facilitated
Communication. They come together on a monthly basis to support
one another, plan training and other events, and strategize how
to push the communication rights of everyone.
For
more information e-mail
Mark Reeves, President of the Lonesome Doves.
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November
5, 2003
9:00am-4:00pm
COMMUNICATION MENTOR'S COURSE
Presenters: Networks' Staff & Guests
An
intensive course for experienced communication supporters to broaden
their understanding, knowledge, and skills regarding possible options
available to others via Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(AAC)-with a goal of developing participants into locally-based
Communication Mentors to assist others to find and expand the use
of AAC in Northumberland County.
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for this Event
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November
6, 2003
1:00pm-4:00pm
INTRODUCTION TO AUGMENTATIVE AND
ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC)
Presenters: Networks' Staff, Communication Mentors, & Mark Reeves
Half-day
sessions for a general audience to provide basic information about
various methods and means of communication people use when verbal
language is not their strength.
Register
for this Event
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November
19, 2003
12:30pm-3:00pm
AAC USERS' SOCIAL GROUP
Coordinator: Mark Reeves with assistance from
Networks' Staff and Northumberland County Mentors
An
informal get-together by and for people in Northumberland County
who use AAC.
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for this Event
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November
20, 2003
6:00pm-8:00pm
PERSON TO PERSON:
Reducing Everyday Stress
Through Massage & Music
Presenter: Jill Gromen (Networks)
Facilitator:
Steve Dorsey (Speaking for Ourselves)
The
beginning of this year is upon us. Please join us to get to know
each other a little better and welcome new and old faces back! Come
celebrate with us and find out what exciting topics are lined up
this year!
Although
everyone is welcome, we ask that staff attending make sure to
give a ride to someone they support rather than come alone.
Register for this Event
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